Online Board Meetings Benefits
As a non-profit, you likely have a limited number of board member slots. Many of these slots are difficult to fill due to the time commitment needed to travel and attend meetings in person. Virtual board meetings eliminate the need to travel and calendar synchronization and make them more accessible to busy board members.
It’s also easier to plan and attend virtual meetings, which can lessen the amount of preparation required prior to each meeting and the need to coordinate meeting spaces. This can reduce the workload of your board which can be beneficial to your company’s bottom line.
Online board meetings also provide the benefit of connecting and engaging board members. The right technology platform will enable this engagement by providing tools for communication via video conference, presentation and discussion in form of chats, and whiteboard collaboration. These tools can be employed in a similar manner to a face-toface conference, while adhering the rules of participation and meeting protocols.
To Nonprofit Board Meeting keep engagement high it is a good idea to limit the duration of meetings and take breaks when necessary. It’s also helpful to provide training for less tech-savvy board members and to encourage the use of a variety of meeting tools. This includes muting, polling and using the virtual “raise your hand” option. Members can also submit questions in the chatbox.